Category: General

Time is a precious commodity and nowadays there seems to be less and less of it available. We often receive referrals and recommendations to potential new clients but frequently, when we make contact, the person just doesn’t have the time to go through the details….

Carillion, Maplins, Toys ‘R’ Us, Prezzo and on and on. All of these companies have gone down the pan leaving their suppliers with unpaid invoices. Certainly, in the case of Carillion, businesses have been so badly affected that some have had to close completely, others…

A new release (24th January 2018) from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) confirmed that the average price of motor premiums rose by 9% in 2017, adding an extra £40 to the average insurance policy. Urgent reform to compensation pay-outs are needed to help put…

I have to confess that I have some nice soft cushions near my favourite armchair so I can chuck them at the TV without causing damage. I do the chucking just about every time insurance adverts (and certain politicians) appear on-screen. Why? Well, there’s the…

One of our areas of expertise is in classic vehicles. The definition of “classic” varies according to who you talk to but generally insurers know what is “classic” and what is not. In 2018, the government is changing the MOT test criteria, exempting Vehicles of…

The Financial Ombudsman Service deals with complaints from consumers who think they have been unfairly treated by financial services companies, including insurers. They have noticed an increase in certain complaint types recently and, quite unusually, chose to publish details rather than wait for their annual…

I am very keen on road safety, both professionally and personally, so this report is rather disturbing. Key facts In 2016, out of 1445 fatal crashes in Britain that resulted in one or more deaths, the police recorded 397 incidences of the contributory factor of…

This particular gentleman bought a car insurance policy which was discounted because he accepted fitment of a telematics unit – better know as a “black box”. He then engaged a friend to stage a fake accident but there wasn’t enough damage to suit him so…

We often hear that motor insurance premiums are too high, especially when the car is low value. But it’s not about the car but what you can do with it. A neighbours’ 17-year-old son paid £700 to buy a nice little Peugeot 206. His insurance…

A number of people are planning a street party on 19th May 2018. Where parties are held in public places and particularly where road closures are needed, local councils will require Public Liability insurance to be in place for up to £10,000,000. If you have…

About Diamond

At Diamond Insurance, we are very well known for our specialist focus on offering first-class business and commercial insurance. We also offer the same exacting standards at highly competitive rates for a wide range of insurance including general motor, classic and collectable vehicles, home, and travel insurance.